US Bridges

Deese Road over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Dale County, Alabama · Sec. 5 T-4-N R-23-E · Structure no. 019504

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deese Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Deese Road over Unnamed Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDeese Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec. 5 T-4-N R-23-E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.43611, -85.65306
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Deese Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deese Road over Unnamed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Deese Road over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Deese Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Deese Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.